How to Navigate the File Directory in Linux Terminal
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Summary
The Linux cd (change directory) command allows you to navigate the Linux file system in the command line.
It serves the same purpose as a file and folder explorer does in GUI.
You can use the cd command to switch between different directories, move up to the parent directory, and switch to the root directory.
Furthermore, you can combine the cd command with other Linux commands to perform tasks like listing directory content.
This guide shows you how to use this command to navigate Linux file directories in the terminal via different use cases.
Also, we look through how to handle spaces in folder names, navigate to hidden directories, autocomplete directory names, create cd command shortcuts with aliases, and use a better alternative to the cd command.
